Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense an emergency contraceptive.

HB 2182 requires Texas' commissioner of state health services to issue a statewide order allowing pharmacists to dispense emergency contraceptives without a prescription. This applies to FDA-approved drugs used to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse, including over-the-counter options, and mandates standardized protocols for pharmacists to follow while providing patient instructions. Pharmacists acting in good faith are protected from criminal, civil, or disciplinary liability, and must submit annual reports on dispensing numbers. The bill defines "emergency contraceptive" broadly and takes effect September 1, 2025, unless passed by a two-thirds legislative vote for immediate implementation.